Your main goal should
be to prevent Split Ends. Here are a few tips on how to achieve beautiful
healthy hair without split ends:
Keep Up on your Trim Appointments
Try to find a salon in your area that will freshen up your
hair with a little trim.The key is
finding someone that will only take off the least amount necessary.I have found that if you request a dusting
of the hair the professional will understand you dont want much length taken
off.Remember its all about
communication. If you are growing out your hair then guide the hairdresser on
the trim and speak up if you think they are taking off too much. The second
option is to do it yourself.Invest in a
nice pair of Hair Shears and check yourself out in the
natural sunlight. Cut off any split end that you may see.
Use Good Products
There is a reason there are so many products out there. They
really do help.I highly suggest using a
detangler when your hair is wet.It
makes me crazy when I see people comb out their hair after showering.Its no wonder why you have split ends, all
the yanking and pulling on hair when it is most vulnerable. Also use a heat
protectent if you plan on blow drying your hair.
A Deep Conditioner once a Week is a Must for All Hair Types.
Even if you do not blow dry your hair and it looks healthy
it is still essential that you condition it. This is because your hair is still
subjected to the harmful environmental factors that we can not avoid. Such as
the sun, the wind and the water you wash your hair with.These all take a toll on the hair.A deep conditioner will aid you in keeping
your hair healthy.Make sure you
purchase a higher end Deep Conditioner where as the cheaper ones only coat the
hairs cuticle rather then actually penetrating the cuticle with the correct
proteins and moisture that it requires.
Buy coated elastic hair bands for pony tails.
I have noticed major split ends and breakage in clients that
use uncoated hair rubber bands.This is
a huge NO, NO.Always use coated ones
and please don't wrap your hair up all crazy and then rip the band out as you
take your hair down.Be extremely
gentle.
Eat right.
Your diet has a lot to do with the outcome of your
hair.Try to eat more fresh fruits and
vegetables.Always research if you are
on medications to make sure the side effects aren't going to damage your hair
I know it is a constant struggle to take care of your hair
but in the end it is worth it.I hope this
information helps you begin the proper steps to prevent split ends into the
future!
